Job Description
We are looking for aResearch Chemist Technician near Cheswick, PA for a first shift Monday - Friday opening.
Job Responsibilities :
- Hands on chemical laboratory work executing formulation tasks and activities to produce chemical compositions with precise stoichiometry
- Casting thin films from small and medium-size batch
- Planning, coordinating, executing, documenting, and communicating results from complex experiments involving significant numbers of samples
- Operation and basic maintenance of lab-scale chemical equipment
- Assistance with development trials at industrial-scale film casting
Required Skills/Experience :
- Hands on experience with formulation, purification, refluxing, and/or other chemical laboratory operations
- Adherence to safe work practices and compliance with all environmental, health, safety and security protocols necessary for safely executing experiments
- Make observations/draw conclusions, and accurately organize/document results in spreadsheets/reports
- Flexibility to come up to speed quickly and perform effectively on new projects or those the incumbent has not worked on for some time
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Aptitude and willingness to continually learn and expand skill set
Additional Desirable Skills :
- Previous laboratory experience in industrial setting (desired, but hours in academic classwork developing the skills above could substiture)
- Experience maintaining/repairing chemical laboratory equipment
- Experience with Schlenk techniques is a plus
- Background and experience in electrochemistry is a plus
- Experience with thin film casting technologies is a plus
Education :
- Associates Degree or equivalent in chemistry or other science-related / technology / engineering related field (chemical engineering, materials science)
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday, Day shift,